Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

6.9Km 2025-01-08

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4000

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place during the Japanese Invasions of Korea in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.

Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

6.9Km 2018-02-03

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594~5

Jagalchi Market was formed by the people who populated the area after the Liberation in 1945, and the Korean War. As one of the largest seafood markets in Asia, the market offers all kinds of seafood to visitors. It is crowded by merchants and visitors every day and a popular attraction among tourists who want to taste fresh seafood. Its Live Fish Section is the most popular section in the market among visitors enjoying fresh sashimi. Visitors can choose live fish to their likings and eat it sashimi-style.

Koibito - Busan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고이비토 부산)

6.9Km 2024-04-17

309-1, Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

7.0Km 2021-03-11

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-600-4000

Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone is an attractive tourism area embracing history and culture. Vendors in the traditional market welcome tourists with their warm hearts, selling their famous street food such as rice cake, ssiat hotteok (sugar-filled seeded griddlecake), bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles), pat juk (red bean porridge), and pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans). Bosu-dong and 40-Step Culture & Tourism Themed Street also show the history of each street to people traveling in the area. Including Yongdusan Park, the special tourist zone includes traditional markets like Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, and Bupyeong Market, and historical cultural resources like Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Bosu Book Street, and Busan Modern History Museum. The restoration of Yeongdodaegyo Bridge in November 2013 has created a unique sightseeing attraction that is hard to see in other regions and has emerged as a new famous spot. Bupyeong (Kkongtong) Market and Gukje Market are also special markets full of things to see. Various festivals including Busan International Film Festival, Busan Jagalchi Festival, and Busan Christmas Tree Festival are held for all kinds of visitors. The view from Yongdusan Park and fresh seafood from Jagalchi Market, as well as peaceful strolling at Bosu Book Street and 40-Steps make a trip to Busan memorable and happy.

Current State of Yongdusan and Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Gwangbok, Nampo and Bupyeong-dong, parts of Donggwang, Daecheong, Bosu and Jungang-dong, Busan
2) Total Area: 1,079,836 ㎡
3) Designated on May 14, 2008

* Tourist Attractions
Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, Bupyeong Market, Bosu Book Street, etc.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

7.0Km 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

La Valse Hotel Busan (라발스호텔)

7.0Km 2024-12-22

82 , Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-1500

The 29 storey La Valse Hotel in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, offers a variety of rooms, most of which have a fine view of the Sea. The Standard Terrace Ocean Rooms have a terrace as well as a bathtub, and the Corner Double City and Double Ocean Rooms have a window glass wall and an ocean vista. At the 28th floor Sky Cafe and Pub guests can even enjoy their breakfast with a sea view. Nampo Subway Station and Kkanggangi Art Village are 10 minutes away on foot, and Jagalchi Market and the Songdo Marine Cable Car are 10 minutes away by car.

Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Jagalchi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 자갈치)

7.0Km 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Adpar Golf - Centum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (애드파골프 센텀)

7.0Km 2024-04-22

313-1, Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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K-Handmade Fair Busan (K-핸드메이드페어 부산 2025)

7.0Km 2025-01-23

30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Handmade Fair is the largest handmade fair in Korea, serving as a platform for exchange between creators and consumers. It is also a space where visitors can explore the market trends and sustainability of creator brands. Held annually with a unique theme, the fair provides creators with an opportunity to showcase their products, while visitors can purchase trendy, high-quality handmade goods, check out DIY kits, and take part in various hands-on experience programs.

Homeplus - Centum City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 센텀시티)

7.0Km 2024-04-23

6, Centum dong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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